Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia

. Lead development of high-quality software for OLT products, enhancing performance and scalability .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing high-quality software for OLT products, with a strong focus on Fiber Transport technologies and Layer 2 networking solutions. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive execution in an agile environment.

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Telecom Broadband Access ExperienceLayer 2 Networking SolutionsProgramming Expertise in C, C++, Python, and GoTest Automation Expertise in Robo and PythonTechnical Leadership and Team Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Fiber Transport TechnologiesGPON/XGPON SystemsL2 ForwardingQuality of Service (QoS)VLANL2 ProtocolsNetwork ProcessorsPacket ProcessingTraffic EngineeringNetwork Element Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationMentoringExecution

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

TelecomOLT DevelopmentDatacomAgile DevelopmentSDLC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLCC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of high-quality software for OLT products, enhancing performance and scalability
Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems
Design, develop, and implement Layer 2 networking solutions including forwarding, multicast, and QoS
Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features
Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues
Guide and mentor teams, ensuring high engineering standards and delivery excellence
Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development environment, fostering innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering
10–15 years in telecom broadband access domain (Fiber Transport / OLT development)
Strong knowledge/domain experience in Datacom, L2 forwarding, QoS, VLAN, and L2 Protocols
Good programming expertise in C, C++, Python, and Go
Good test automation expertise in Robo and Python
Very good knowledge of network processors, packet processing, and traffic engineering
Very good knowledge of network element management and data models
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive execution across SDLC
Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and team mentoring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Life insurance to all employees
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions to support personalized career & skills development
Access to Coaches & Mentors
A learning environment promoting personal growth and professional development